Surgical Technician Thomas Orthopedic Hospital

Overview

Surgical Technician - Thomas Orthopedic Hospital at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals. This role assists with nursing care and surgical services under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and physician/surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Sets up for scheduled cases with needed supplies and instrumentation.
• Assists in safe transport of the patient to the operating room and proper positioning on the OR table.
• Adheres to national patient safety goals by confirming the surgical site and procedure to be performed.
• Follows steps of surgical scrubbing, proper donning of sterile gloves and gown; gowning and gloving surgeons and other personnel.
• Assists in accounting for instruments, sharps, sponges, and other soft goods used during surgical procedures.
• Identifies, prepares and correctly passes surgical instruments and sharps to and from the surgeon.
• Assists in cleanup of the operating room: transport of instruments, disposal of trash and linens, restocking supplies.
• Assists the surgeon/physician with endoscopic procedures: proper patient positioning, gloving, cleaning/disinfecting of endoscopes, and use of PPE.
• Assists in decontamination of surgical instrumentation.
• Monitors the function of the autoclave for sterilization of instrumentation.
• Safeguards patient privacy and maintains confidentiality.
• Stocks the operating room.
• Assists the RN/Physician as needed or directed.

Education, Certification, and Licensure

For hires prior to 5/1/2024:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.

For hires on or after 5/1/2024:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse OR completion of internal WVUM Surg Tech Trainee program with at least 6 months in job OR completion of externally accredited Surgical Technology program OR completion of a Registered Nurse program OR two (2) years of previous scrub experience.

Experience and Qualifications

• Three (3) years prior scrub experience (preferred).

Additional Requirements

• For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements: Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs.
• Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
• Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time.

Working Environment

• May be exposed to communicable diseases.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to follow strict sterile technique.
• Ability to set up operating room with instruments and supplies for scheduled cases and pass to and from surgeon during procedures.
• Knowledge of and adherence to strict aseptic and sterile techniques.

Additional Job Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Non-Exempt

Location

333 Laidley Street, Charleston, West Virginia

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